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THERMO 2OOO INC. 

500

9

TH

 Avenue

, C.P. 639,

 R

ICHMOND  (

Q

UÉBEC)  JOB 2HO 

T

ÉL.: 

(819) 826-5613   F

AX: 

(819) 826-6370 

Rev. Septembre 2011

 

 

INSTOMAX™ LIMITED WARRANTY

 

 

 
Warranty Coverage for Residential  Installation. 

Thermo 2000 Inc. hereby warrants to the original residential purchaser that 
the INSTOMAX  tank and exchanger installed in a residential setting shall 
be free of leaks during normal use and service for a period of fifteen (15) 
years  from  the  date  of  purchase  as  long  as  the  original  residential 
purchaser  owns  the  home  in  which  the  unit  was  originally  installed. 
Residential  setting  shall  mean  usage  in a  single-family  dwelling  in  which 
the consumer resides on a permanent basis. Also, residential setting shall 
mean use in multiple  family dwellings  in which  one  (1)  INSTOMAX   tank 
and exchanger  is to be use in only one (1) dwelling.   In  the event  that a 
leak  should  develop  and  occur  within  this  limited  warranty  period  due  to 
defective  material or  workmanship,  such leak  having  been verified  by  an 
authorized  company  representative,  Thermo  2000  inc.  will  repair  or 
replace  at  our  sole  option  the  failed  unit  with  the  nearest  comparable 
model at the time of replacement.  

 

The  original  residential  purchaser  is  responsible  for  all  costs  associated 
with  the  removal  and  reinstallation,  shipping  and  handling  to  and  from 
manufacturing  plant.    The  replacement  unit  will  be  warranted  for  the 
remaining portion of the original Warranty. 

 
Warranty Coverage for Commercial Installation. 

Thermo 2000 Inc. hereby warrants to the original residential purchaser that 
the  INSTOMAX    tank  and  exchanger  (coil  assembly)  installed  in  a 
commercial setting shall be free of leaks during normal use and service for 
a period of ten (10) years from the date of purchase. Commercial setting 
shall  mean  use  in  other  than  residential  setting  stated  above  in  the 
residential setting definition.  In the event that a leak should develop and 
occur  within  this  limited  warranty  period  due  to  defective  material  or 
workmanship,  such  leak  having  been  verified  by  an  authorized  company 
representative, Thermo 2000  inc.  will repair  or replace  at  our sole option 
the  failed  unit  with  the  nearest  comparable  model  at  the  time  of 
replacement.  

 

The  original  purchaser  is  responsible  for  all  costs  associated  with  the 
removal  and  reinstallation,  shipping  and  handling  to  and  from 
Manufacturer.    The  replacement  unit  will  be  warranted  for  the  remaining 
portion of the original Warranty. 

 
Limited  two  years  warranty  on  all  
COMBOMAX 
components & parts 

All other INSTOMAX components & parts are warranted for a period of two 
(2) years against defects due to defective material or workmanship.   

The 

original purchaser is responsible for all costs associated with the removal 
and  reinstallation, shipping and handling to  and  from  Manufacturer.    The 
components, repaired or replaced are warranted for the residual period of 
the initial warranty on the unit. 

 

 

Exclusions. 

This warranty is void and shall not apply if: 

A)

 

Defects  or  malfunctions  resulting  from  installation,  repair, 
maintenance  and/or  usage  that  are  not  done  in  conformity 
with the manufacturer’s installation manual; or 

B)

 

Defects  or  malfunctions  resulting  from  installation, 
maintenance,  or  repair  that  are  not  done  in  accordance  with 
regulations in force; or 

C)

 

Defects  or  malfunctions  resulting  from  improper  installation, 
maintenance  or  repair  done  carelessly  or  resulting  from 

consumer  damage  (improper  maintenance,  misuse,  abuse, 
accident or alteration); or 

D)

 

Installation in which a relief valve (pressure) is not installed or 
if it is not functioning properly, or when it is not connected to a 
drain to avoid damage to the property; or 

E)

 

Installation  in  which  liquid  circulating  in  the  tank  does  not 
remain  in  closed  circuit  or  installation  in  which  piping  is 
leaking; or 

F)

 

A  polybutylene  pipe  or  radiant  panel  installation  without  an 
oxygen absorption barrier is used; or 

G)

 

Installation where the acidity of water is not within the normal 
Environmental  Protection  Agency  (EPA)  (between  pH  6.5  – 
8.5)  guidelines  or  the  domestic  water  contains  abnormal 
levels of particulate matter or water exceeding 10.5 gpg; or 

H)

 

Your  home  contains  any  type  of  water  softener  system  and 
the unit is not installed and maintained in accordance with the 
manufacturer specifications; or 

I)

 

When  installed  with  a  low pressure  steam  boiler,  if  sludge  is 
allowed  to  accumulate  in  the  INSTOMAX  tank  and  boiler 
water acidity is lower than pH 6.5 or higher than pH 8.5; or 

J)

 

The  INSTOMAX  unit  is  being  subject  to  non  authorized 
modifications; or 

K)

 

Defects  or  malfunction  resulting  of  storing  or  handling  done 
elsewhere than Thermo 2000’s manufacturing plant; or 

L)

 

Units on which the serial number is removed or obliterated. 

 

A)

 

Numéro de série effacé sur la plaque signalétique. 

 

Limitations.

 

Thermo  2000  shall  not  be  responsible  for  any  damage,  loss,  and 
inconvenience of  any  nature  whatsoever,  directly  or  indirectly,  relating  to 
the  breakdown  or  malfunction  of  the  unit.  This  warranty  limits  its 
beneficiary’s  rights.  Nevertheless,  the  beneficiary  may  have  other  rights, 
which vary from state to state. 
 
This  warranty  replaces  any  other  expressed  or  implicit  warranty  and 
constitutes  the  sole  obligation  of  Thermo  2000  towards  the  consumer.  
The warranty does not cover cost of removal, reinstallation or shipping to 
repair  or  replace  the unit,  nor administration fees incurred by the original 
consumer purchaser.  
 
Thermo 2000 reserves its rights to make changes in the details of design, 
construction,  or  material,  as  shall  in  its  judgment  constitute  an 
improvement of former practices.  
 
This warranty is valid only for installations made within the territorial limits 
of Canada and the United States. 
 

Warranty service procedure 

Only  authorized  INSTOMAX  dealers  are  permitted  to  perform  warranty 
obligations.  The owner or its contractor must provide Thermo 2000’s head 
office  or  authorized  depot  with  defect  unit  together  with  the  following 
information:    INSTOMAX  model  and  serial  number,  copy  of  the  original 
sales receipt and owner’s identification certificate. 

Summary of Contents for INSTOMAX 12

Page 1: ...nd maintenance of the boiler in order to insure your full satisfaction Installer and user MUST read carefully and understand these instructions Any questions regarding the operation maintenance service or warranty of this appliance should be directed to the dealer or distributor you purchased it from When all installation steps have been completed replace this installation manual in its original e...

Page 2: ...5 25 6 1x4 5 1x3kW 31 8 6 40 INSTOMAX 9 9 30 7 2x4 5kW 38 8 6 50 INSTOMAX 12 12 41 2x6kW 50 6 6 70 Can also be connected to a 208V 1ph source This would provide 75 of the nominal capacity at 240V Suggested Local code regulations and authority having jurisdiction may require different wiring and fuses Maximum operating pressure on the tank 207kPa 30psi Tank temperature range 10o C to 90o C 50o F to...

Page 3: ...ition of the National Plumbing Code and the National Electric Code In any case where instructions in this manual differ from local or national codes the local or national codes take precedence 2 3 CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERE The water heater should not be located near an air supply containing halogenated hydrocarbons or high humidity Such localisation would void any water heater warranty 2 4 SHIPMENT INS...

Page 4: ...ect to physical damage for example by moving vehicles area flooding etc All models can be installed on combustible floors and in alcoves If the water heater is to be installed in a restaurant or other location where the floor is frequently cleaned it must be elevated to provide at least 150mm 6 inches of clearance from the floor to comply with NSF International recommendations The room temperature...

Page 5: ...ated instantaneous water heater installation use and care manual Revision Sept 2013 Page 5 Figure 1 Top view components identification and their location Figure 2 Front view components identification and their location ...

Page 6: ...the water heater right side HOT WATER OUTLET and COLD WATER INLET 3 4 NPT FEM fittings are use for connections Use only clean new pipe for domestic water connection Local codes regulations and authorities having jurisdiction may required specific pipe material to be used for connections Insulate all pipes containing hot water especially in unheated areas A thermometer should be installed to indica...

Page 7: ...lled mixing valve This valve allows reducing setting and regulating the domestic hot water temperature at a safe level In order to adjust the mixing valve to the desire temperature create a demand for domestic hot water measuring the domestic hot water temperature will indicate the adjustment required 3 6 ELECTRICAL 3 61 Main electrical power supply The water heater electrical wiring and grounding...

Page 8: ...INSTOMAXTM Integrated instantaneous water heater installation use and care manual Revision Sept 2013 Page 8 ...

Page 9: ...jury and may be used as a guide in determining the safest water temperature for your applications TIME TO SCALDING VS TEMPERATURE RELATIONSHIP Temperature Time to scalding 50 C 120 F Over 5 minutes 52 C 125 F 1 1 2 to 2 minutes 54 C 130 F About 30 seconds 57 C 135 F About 10 seconds 60 C 140 F Less than 5 seconds 63 C 145 F Less than 3 seconds 66 C 150 F About 1 1 2 second 68 C 155 F About 1 secon...

Page 10: ...heat exchanger as described in sections 4 2 and 4 3 2 Adjust temperature levels as described in section 4 4 3 Turn ON the water heater electric breaker 4 The water heater main contactor should close with an audible snap sound and all elements should turn on along with their indicator light 5 Tank temperature should gradually increase Time required for the INSTOMAX to reach the tank water temperatu...

Page 11: ...ker before attempting any work on the water heater Visual inspection of the water heater electrical cabinet Checks for leaks at the heating elements sign of overheating of electrical components and wiring Check for t proper operation of the unit temperature control Check the thermostatic mixing valve proper operation by measuring domestic water temperature at a domestic hot water tap with a thermo...

Page 12: ...anty is void and shall not apply if A Defects or malfunctions resulting from installation repair maintenance and or usage that are not done in conformity with the manufacturer s installation manual or B Defects or malfunctions resulting from installation maintenance or repair that are not done in accordance with regulations in force or C Defects or malfunctions resulting from improper installation...

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